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New U.S. preclearance facility opens at Toronto’s Billy Bishop Airport

The new U.S. customs preclearance facility at Billy Bishop Airport will expedite border processing for about 450,000 annual U.S.-bound passengers and support potential new flight routes.

  • Ontario Premier Doug Ford vows to expand the runways at Toronto's Billy Bishop Airport to allow jets, despite previous opposition.
  • The airport is currently governed by an agreement between the city, federal agencies, and the government, which bans jets.
  • A provincial source says the province would consider expropriating the city's stake in the airport if it objects to allowing jets.
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Financial PostFinancial Post
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Porter Airlines welcomes opening of U.S. Preclearance at Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport

New facility streamlines travel experience for passengers

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ParrySound.comParrySound.com
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Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport opens U.S. Customs and Border Protection preclearance facility

Preclearance allows travellers to go through U.S. immigration, customs and agriculture inspections before departure.

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CTV NewsCTV News
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New U.S. preclearance facility opens at Toronto’s Billy Bishop Airport

Passengers at Toronto’s Billy Bishop Airport heading to the United States will soon have a smoother travel experience, with the opening of a new preclearance facility on Tuesday.

·Canada
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The Globe & MailThe Globe & Mail
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Ford mulls taking over Toronto’s stake in Billy Bishop Airport as he pushes for expansion

Ontario would consider using expropriation to override city and allow jets, source says

·Canada
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InnisfilToday.caInnisfilToday.ca
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U.S. preclearance facility opening at Billy Bishop Airport tomorrow

Beginning Tuesday, U.S.-bound passengers from Toronto's island airport will complete the customs process before departure

·Innisfil, Canada
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Barrie TodayBarrie Today
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U.S. pre-clearance facility opening Tuesday at Billy Bishop Airport

U.S.-bound passengers from Toronto's island airport must complete customs process before departure

·Barrie, Canada
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Global News broke the news in Toronto, Canada on Monday, March 9, 2026.
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